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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.40 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.40 and 387.28 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.40 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.40 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.40 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 269,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,701.79/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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