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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.82, 693.82 and 394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.82, 693.82 and 394.78 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.82 : 693.82 = 394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.82/693.82 = 394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.82x = 693.82 × 394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.82x = 273,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,906.26/462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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