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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 697.61 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 697.61 and 292.41 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 697.61 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/697.61 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 697.61 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 203,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,988.87/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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