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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 694.58 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 694.58 and 395.28 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 694.58 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/694.58 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 694.58 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 274,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,551.61/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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