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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 696.30 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 696.30 and 290.93 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 696.30 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/696.30 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 696.30 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 202,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,574.56/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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