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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 696.87 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 696.87 and 334.50 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 696.87 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/696.87 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 696.87 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 233,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,100.40/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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