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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 696.30 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 696.30 and 336.04 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 696.30 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/696.30 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 696.30 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 233,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,984.65/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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