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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 699.60 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 699.60 and 389.75 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 699.60 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/699.60 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 699.60 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 272,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,669.10/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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