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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 695.01 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 695.01 and 397.72 is: 597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 695.01 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/695.01 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 695.01 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 276,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,419.38/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.35

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