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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 703.87 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 703.87 and 293.48 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 703.87 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/703.87 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 703.87 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 206,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,571.77/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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