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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 692.12 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 692.12 and 395.08 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 692.12 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/692.12 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 692.12 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 273,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,442.77/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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