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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 695.73 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 695.73 and 391.73 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 695.73 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/695.73 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 695.73 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 272,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,538.31/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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