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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 693.96 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 693.96 and 335.28 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 693.96 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/693.96 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 693.96 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 232,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,670.91/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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