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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 696.98 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 696.98 and 392.20 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 696.98 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/696.98 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 696.98 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 273,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,355.56/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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