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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 702.72 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 702.72 and 395.96 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 702.72 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/702.72 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 702.72 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 278,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,245.50/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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