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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 704.31 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 704.31 and 296.01 is: 444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 704.31 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/704.31 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 704.31 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 208,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,482.80/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.19

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