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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 703.08 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 703.08 and 396.36 is: 593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 703.08 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/703.08 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 703.08 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 278,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,672.79/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.17

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