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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.35, 694.76 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.35, 694.76 and 394.91 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.35 : 694.76 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.35/694.76 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.35x = 694.76 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.35x = 274,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,362.22/463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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