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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.29, 694.14 and 398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.29, 694.14 and 398 is: 597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.29 : 694.14 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.29/694.14 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.29x = 694.14 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.29x = 276,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,267.72/462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.61

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