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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 703.92 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 703.92 and 295.20 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 703.92 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/703.92 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 703.92 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 207,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,797.18/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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