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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 693.63 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 693.63 and 397.77 is: 596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 693.63 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/693.63 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 693.63 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 275,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,905.21/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.31

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