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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 695.38 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 695.38 and 290.24 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 695.38 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/695.38 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 695.38 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 201,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,827.09/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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