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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 700.79 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 700.79 and 388.04 is: 582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 700.79 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/700.79 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 700.79 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 271,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,929.11/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.28

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