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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 696.60 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 696.60 and 399.90 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 696.60 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/696.60 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 696.60 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 278,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,568.34/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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