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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 695.46 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 695.46 and 398.98 is: 597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 695.46 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/695.46 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 695.46 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 277,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,474.63/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.25

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