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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 698.43 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 698.43 and 397.19 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 698.43 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/698.43 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 698.43 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 277,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,409.41/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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