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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 690.84 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 690.84 and 390 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 690.84 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/690.84 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 690.84 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 269,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,427.60/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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