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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 694.86 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 694.86 and 390.98 is: 585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 694.86 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/694.86 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 694.86 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 271,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,676.36/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.94

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