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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 698.22 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 698.22 and 292.50 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 698.22 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/698.22 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 698.22 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 204,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,229.35/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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