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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.38, 697.54 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.38, 697.54 and 291.26 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.38 : 697.54 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.38/697.54 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.38x = 697.54 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.38x = 203,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,165.50/464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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