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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 701.76 and 391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 701.76 and 391.87 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 701.76 = 391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/701.76 = 391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 701.76 × 391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 274,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998.69/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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