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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.54, 691.29 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.54, 691.29 and 395.50 is: 589.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.54 : 691.29 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.54/691.29 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.54x = 691.29 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.54x = 273,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,405.20/463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.82

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