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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 697.50 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 697.50 and 335.34 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 697.50 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/697.50 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 697.50 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 233,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,899.65/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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