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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 693.48 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 693.48 and 334.16 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 693.48 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/693.48 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 693.48 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 231,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,733.28/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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