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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.96, 596.70 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.96, 596.70 and 311.29 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.96 : 596.70 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.96/596.70 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.96x = 596.70 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.96x = 185,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,746.74/397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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