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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 695.01 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 695.01 and 394.40 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 695.01 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/695.01 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 695.01 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 274,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,111.94/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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