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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 702.24 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 702.24 and 394.04 is: 592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 702.24 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/702.24 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 702.24 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 276,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,710.65/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.60

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