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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 693.54 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 693.54 and 397.99 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 693.54 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/693.54 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 693.54 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 276,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,021.98/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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