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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 693.12 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 693.12 and 393.50 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 693.12 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/693.12 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 693.12 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 272,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,742.72/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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