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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 694.86 and 391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 694.86 and 391.25 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 694.86 = 391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/694.86 = 391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 694.86 × 391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 271,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,863.98/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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