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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 696.57 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 696.57 and 291.68 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 696.57 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/696.57 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 696.57 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 203,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,172.05/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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