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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 696.01 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 696.01 and 291.18 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 696.01 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/696.01 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 696.01 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 202,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,664.19/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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