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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 693.73 and 390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 693.73 and 390.50 is: 584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 693.73 = 390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/693.73 = 390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 693.73 × 390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 270,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,901.57/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.43

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