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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 696.20 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 696.20 and 290.79 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 696.20 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/696.20 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 696.20 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 202,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,446.54/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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