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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 698.44 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 698.44 and 397.20 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 698.44 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/698.44 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 698.44 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 277,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,420.37/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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