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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 701.53 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 701.53 and 386.30 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 701.53 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/701.53 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 701.53 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 271,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,001.83/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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