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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 699.57 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 699.57 and 394.27 is: 590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 699.57 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/699.57 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 699.57 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 275,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,817.71/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.70

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