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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 697.19 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 697.19 and 291.74 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 697.19 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/697.19 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 697.19 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 203,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,400.36/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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