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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 695 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 695 and 333.60 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 695 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/695 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 695 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 231,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,852.00/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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