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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 695.63 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 695.63 and 334.58 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 695.63 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/695.63 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 695.63 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 232,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,742.21/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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