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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 702.25 and 293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 702.25 and 293.00 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 702.25 = 293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/702.25 = 293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 702.25 × 293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 205,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,760.27/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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