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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.98, 695.51 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.98, 695.51 and 395.33 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.98 : 695.51 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.98/695.51 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.98x = 695.51 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.98x = 274,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,952.00/462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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