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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 702.09 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 702.09 and 390.83 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 702.09 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/702.09 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 702.09 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 274,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,394.32/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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