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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 695.43 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 695.43 and 391.62 is: 586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 695.43 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/695.43 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 695.43 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 272,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,344.30/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.13

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