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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 695.75 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 695.75 and 387.41 is: 580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 695.75 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/695.75 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 695.75 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 269,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,535.09/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.96

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