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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 696.04 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 696.04 and 290.26 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 696.04 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/696.04 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 696.04 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 202,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,032.57/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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