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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 703.49 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 703.49 and 393.03 is: 588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 703.49 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/703.49 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 703.49 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 276,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,490.71/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.81

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