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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.97, 704.04 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.97, 704.04 and 387.83 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.97 : 704.04 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.97/704.04 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.97x = 704.04 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.97x = 273,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,044.31/469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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