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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 693.18 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 693.18 and 291.24 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 693.18 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/693.18 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 693.18 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 201,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,881.74/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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