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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 695.84 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 695.84 and 399.43 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 695.84 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/695.84 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 695.84 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 277,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,939.37/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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