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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 697.14 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 697.14 and 398.46 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 697.14 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/697.14 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 697.14 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 277,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,782.40/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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