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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 698.40 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 698.40 and 291.90 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 698.40 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/698.40 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 698.40 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 203,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,862.96/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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