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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.27, 694.91 and 386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.27, 694.91 and 386.29 is: 579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.27 : 694.91 = 386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.27/694.91 = 386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.27x = 694.91 × 386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.27x = 268,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,433.12/463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.43

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