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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 704.34 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 704.34 and 388.68 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 704.34 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/704.34 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 704.34 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 273,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,762.87/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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