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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 694.78 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 694.78 and 399.13 is: 597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 694.78 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/694.78 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 694.78 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 277,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,304.81/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.73

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