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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 695.65 and 399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 695.65 and 399.31 is: 597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 695.65 = 399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/695.65 = 399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 695.65 × 399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 277,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,780.00/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.88

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