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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 702.52 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 702.52 and 295.45 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 702.52 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/702.52 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 702.52 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 207,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,559.53/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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