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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 692.49 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 692.49 and 393.82 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 692.49 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/692.49 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 692.49 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 272,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,716.41/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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