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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 694.92 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 694.92 and 333.52 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 694.92 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/694.92 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 694.92 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 231,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,769.72/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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