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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 697.74 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 697.74 and 394.98 is: 591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 697.74 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/697.74 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 697.74 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 275,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,593.35/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.07

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