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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 697.55 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 697.55 and 335.07 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 697.55 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/697.55 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 697.55 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 233,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,726.40/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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