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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 697.23 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 697.23 and 392.73 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 697.23 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/697.23 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 697.23 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 273,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,823.14/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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