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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 701.99 and 393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 701.99 and 393.65 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 701.99 = 393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/701.99 = 393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 701.99 × 393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 276,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,332.89/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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