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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 696.70 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 696.70 and 290.92 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 696.70 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/696.70 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 696.70 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 202,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,683.96/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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