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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 700.26 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 700.26 and 335.93 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 700.26 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/700.26 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 700.26 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 235,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,238.34/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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