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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 696.74 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 696.74 and 291.14 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 696.74 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/696.74 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 696.74 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 202,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,848.88/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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