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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 702.96 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 702.96 and 388.56 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 702.96 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/702.96 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 702.96 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 273,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,142.14/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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