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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 699.66 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 699.66 and 398.16 is: 596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 699.66 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/699.66 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 699.66 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 278,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,576.63/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.63

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