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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 695.55 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 695.55 and 390.80 is: 586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 695.55 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/695.55 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 695.55 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 271,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,820.94/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.20

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