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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.50, 700.13 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.50, 700.13 and 398.46 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.50 : 700.13 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.50/700.13 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.50x = 700.13 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.50x = 278,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,973.80/466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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