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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 691.74 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 691.74 and 393.32 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 691.74 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/691.74 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 691.74 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 272,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,075.18/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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