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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 702.29 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 702.29 and 389.04 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 702.29 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/702.29 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 702.29 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 273,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,218.90/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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