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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 698.19 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 698.19 and 335.08 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 698.19 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/698.19 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 698.19 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 233,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,949.12/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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