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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 697.20 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 697.20 and 395.20 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 697.20 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/697.20 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 697.20 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 275,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,533.44/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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