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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 698.96 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 698.96 and 292.79 is: 438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 698.96 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/698.96 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 698.96 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 204,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,650.98/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.81

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