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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 696.72 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 696.72 and 387.64 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 696.72 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/696.72 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 696.72 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 270,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,076.54/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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