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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 696.74 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 696.74 and 388.53 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 696.74 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/696.74 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 696.74 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 270,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,702.45/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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