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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 704.66 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 704.66 and 388.68 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 704.66 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/704.66 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 704.66 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 273,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,887.25/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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