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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 694.66 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 694.66 and 290.37 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 694.66 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/694.66 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 694.66 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 201,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,708.42/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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