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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 703.44 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 703.44 and 296.40 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 703.44 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/703.44 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 703.44 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 208,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,499.62/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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