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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 696.38 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 696.38 and 291.13 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 696.38 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/696.38 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 696.38 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 202,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,733.91/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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