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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 699.26 and 389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 699.26 and 389.73 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 699.26 = 389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/699.26 = 389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 699.26 × 389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 272,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,520.65/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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