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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 697.92 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 697.92 and 335.52 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 697.92 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/697.92 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 697.92 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 234,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,166.12/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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