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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.21, 701.96 and 392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.21, 701.96 and 392.30 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.21 : 701.96 = 392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.21/701.96 = 392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.21x = 701.96 × 392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.21x = 275,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,374.42/469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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