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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 704.24 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 704.24 and 388.02 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 704.24 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/704.24 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 704.24 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 273,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,259.20/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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