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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.63 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.63 and 397.28 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.63 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.63 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.63 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 275,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,168.05/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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