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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 694.80 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 694.80 and 335.04 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 694.80 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/694.80 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 694.80 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 232,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,785.79/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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