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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 694.69 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 694.69 and 383.15 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 694.69 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/694.69 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 694.69 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 266,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,170.47/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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