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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 692.82 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 692.82 and 291 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 692.82 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/692.82 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 692.82 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 201,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,610.62/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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