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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 699.06 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 699.06 and 383.86 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 699.06 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/699.06 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 699.06 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 268,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,343.48/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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