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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 694.56 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 694.56 and 390.40 is: 586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 694.56 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/694.56 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 694.56 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 271,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,156.22/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.41

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