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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 696.21 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 696.21 and 392.86 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 696.21 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/696.21 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 696.21 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 273,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,513.06/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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