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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 693.48 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 693.48 and 391.38 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 693.48 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/693.48 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 693.48 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 271,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,414.20/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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