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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 701.58 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 701.58 and 392.04 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 701.58 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/701.58 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 701.58 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 275,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,051.52/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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