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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 698.13 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 698.13 and 291.90 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 698.13 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/698.13 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 698.13 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 203,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,784.15/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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