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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 697.17 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 697.17 and 396.38 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 697.17 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/697.17 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 697.17 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 276,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,344.24/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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