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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 701.85 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 701.85 and 387.50 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 701.85 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/701.85 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 701.85 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 271,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,966.88/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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