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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.93, 701.96 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.93, 701.96 and 294.98 is: 441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.93 : 701.96 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.93/701.96 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.93x = 701.96 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.93x = 207,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,064.44/468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.57

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