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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.65, 695.48 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.65, 695.48 and 382.29 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.65 : 695.48 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.65/695.48 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.65x = 695.48 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.65x = 265,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,875.05/463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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