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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 696.93 and 392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 696.93 and 392.62 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 696.93 = 392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/696.93 = 392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 696.93 × 392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 273,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,628.66/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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