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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 703.18 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 703.18 and 391.32 is: 588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 703.18 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/703.18 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 703.18 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 275,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,168.40/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.12

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