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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 699.30 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 699.30 and 295.72 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 699.30 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/699.30 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 699.30 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 206,797.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,797.00/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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