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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 699.72 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 699.72 and 389.64 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 699.72 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/699.72 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 699.72 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 272,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,638.90/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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