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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.27, 697.77 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.27, 697.77 and 334.88 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.27 : 697.77 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.27/697.77 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.27x = 697.77 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.27x = 233,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,668.35/465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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