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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 697.36 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 697.36 and 388.48 is: 582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 697.36 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/697.36 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 697.36 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 270,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,910.41/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.55

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