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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.67, 702.22 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.67, 702.22 and 386.66 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.67 : 702.22 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.67/702.22 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.67x = 702.22 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.67x = 271,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,517.95/468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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