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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 699.41 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 699.41 and 389.30 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 699.41 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/699.41 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 699.41 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 272,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,274.87/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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