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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 695.94 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 695.94 and 398.44 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 695.94 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/695.94 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 695.94 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 277,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,290.33/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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