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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 696.26 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 696.26 and 395.72 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 696.26 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/696.26 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 696.26 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 275,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,524.01/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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