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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 701.94 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 701.94 and 394.98 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 701.94 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/701.94 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 701.94 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 277,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,252.26/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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