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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 697.44 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 697.44 and 399.44 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 697.44 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/697.44 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 697.44 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 278,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,585.43/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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