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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 697.60 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 697.60 and 336.32 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 697.60 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/697.60 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 697.60 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 234,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,616.83/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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