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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.18, 698.76 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.18, 698.76 and 292.97 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.18 : 698.76 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.18/698.76 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.18x = 698.76 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.18x = 204,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,717.46/466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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