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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 698.90 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 698.90 and 292.36 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 698.90 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/698.90 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 698.90 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 204,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,331.71/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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