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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 703.67 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 703.67 and 393.16 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 703.67 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/703.67 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 703.67 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 276,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,652.36/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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