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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 698.63 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 698.63 and 397.46 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 698.63 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/698.63 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 698.63 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 277,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,673.31/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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