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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 694.80 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 694.80 and 333.52 is: 499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 694.80 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/694.80 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 694.80 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 231,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,727.84/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.72

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