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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 703.32 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 703.32 and 391.59 is: 587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 703.32 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/703.32 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 703.32 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 275,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,413.08/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.17

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