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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 695.27 and 397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 695.27 and 397.18 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 695.27 = 397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/695.27 = 397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 695.27 × 397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 276,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,147.34/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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