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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 701.76 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 701.76 and 394.68 is: 590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 701.76 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/701.76 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 701.76 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 276,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,970.64/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.98

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