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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 696.34 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 696.34 and 291.24 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 696.34 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/696.34 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 696.34 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 202,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,802.06/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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