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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 696.99 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 696.99 and 396.42 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 696.99 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/696.99 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 696.99 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 276,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,300.78/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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