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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 691.20 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 691.20 and 393.66 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 691.20 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/691.20 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 691.20 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 272,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,097.79/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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