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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 695.52 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 695.52 and 290.22 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 695.52 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/695.52 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 695.52 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 201,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,853.81/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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