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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 701.60 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 701.60 and 395.21 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 701.60 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/701.60 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 701.60 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 277,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,273.85/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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