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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 695.09 and 398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 695.09 and 398.73 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 695.09 = 398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/695.09 = 398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 695.09 × 398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 277,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,151.24/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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