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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 691.58 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 691.58 and 394.41 is: 588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 691.58 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/691.58 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 691.58 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 272,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,766.07/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.29

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