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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.70 and 398.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.70 and 398.11 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.70 = 398.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.70 = 398.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.70 × 398.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 274,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,974.58/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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