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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 696.88 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 696.88 and 334.21 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 696.88 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/696.88 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 696.88 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 232,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,900.85/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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