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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.59, 692.93 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.59, 692.93 and 390.22 is: 584.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.59 : 692.93 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.59/692.93 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.59x = 692.93 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.59x = 270,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,394.39/462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.53

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