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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 696.33 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 696.33 and 290.99 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 696.33 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/696.33 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 696.33 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 202,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,621.59/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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