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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 698.85 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 698.85 and 398.58 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 698.85 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/698.85 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 698.85 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 278,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,547.63/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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