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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 696.37 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 696.37 and 290.94 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 696.37 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/696.37 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 696.37 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 202,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,601.89/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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