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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 696.23 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 696.23 and 387.68 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 696.23 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/696.23 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 696.23 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 269,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,909.03/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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