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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.27, 694.50 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.27, 694.50 and 389.98 is: 584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.27 : 694.50 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.27/694.50 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.27x = 694.50 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.27x = 270,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,841.11/463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.63

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