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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 694.41 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 694.41 and 399.58 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 694.41 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/694.41 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 694.41 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 277,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,472.35/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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