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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 693.69 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 693.69 and 393.66 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 693.69 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/693.69 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 693.69 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 273,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,077.64/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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