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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.86, 705.39 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.86, 705.39 and 393.30 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.86 : 705.39 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.86/705.39 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.86x = 705.39 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.86x = 277,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,429.89/469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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