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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 696.72 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 696.72 and 382.85 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 696.72 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/696.72 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 696.72 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 266,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,739.25/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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