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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 703.48 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 703.48 and 295.68 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 703.48 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/703.48 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 703.48 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 208,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,004.97/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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