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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 696.01 and 290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 696.01 and 290.85 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 696.01 = 290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/696.01 = 290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 696.01 × 290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 202,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,434.51/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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