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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 696.12 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 696.12 and 336.08 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 696.12 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/696.12 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 696.12 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 233,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,952.01/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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