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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 699.66 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 699.66 and 390.06 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 699.66 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/699.66 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 699.66 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 272,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,909.38/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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