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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.45, 697.07 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.45, 697.07 and 291.45 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.45 : 697.07 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.45/697.07 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.45x = 697.07 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.45x = 203,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,161.05/464.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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