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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 695.92 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 695.92 and 291.05 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 695.92 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/695.92 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 695.92 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 202,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,543.68/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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