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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 694 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 694 and 397.90 is: 597.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 694 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/694 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 694 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 276,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,142.60/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.45

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