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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 694.89 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 694.89 and 397.08 is: 593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 694.89 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/694.89 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 694.89 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 275,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,926.92/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.77

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