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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 696.80 and 392.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 696.80 and 392.65 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 696.80 = 392.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/696.80 = 392.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 696.80 × 392.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 273,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,597.76/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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