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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 704.40 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 704.40 and 382.39 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 704.40 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/704.40 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 704.40 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 269,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,355.52/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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