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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 693.08 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 693.08 and 395.40 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 693.08 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/693.08 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 693.08 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 274,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,041.86/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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