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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 698.95 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 698.95 and 290.33 is: 435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 698.95 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/698.95 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 698.95 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 202,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,926.15/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.48

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