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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.71, 696.30 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.71, 696.30 and 334.52 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.71 : 696.30 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.71/696.30 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.71x = 696.30 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.71x = 232,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,926.28/464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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