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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.41, 694.89 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.41, 694.89 and 398.56 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.41 : 694.89 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.41/694.89 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.41x = 694.89 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.41x = 276,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,955.36/464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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