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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 697.80 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 697.80 and 337.04 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 697.80 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/697.80 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 697.80 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 235,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,186.51/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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