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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 701.82 and 390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 701.82 and 390.59 is: 585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 701.82 = 390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/701.82 = 390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 701.82 × 390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 274,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,125.63/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.68

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