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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 696.42 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 696.42 and 337.08 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 696.42 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/696.42 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 696.42 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 234,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,749.25/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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