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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 696.12 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 696.12 and 291.90 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 696.12 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/696.12 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 696.12 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 203,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,197.43/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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