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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 694.62 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 694.62 and 394.50 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 694.62 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/694.62 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 694.62 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 274,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,027.59/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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