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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.98, 695.28 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.98, 695.28 and 394.94 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.98 : 695.28 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.98/695.28 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.98x = 695.28 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.98x = 274,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,593.88/462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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