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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 698.10 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 698.10 and 388.75 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 698.10 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/698.10 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 698.10 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 271,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,386.38/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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