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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 697.43 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 697.43 and 334.86 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 697.43 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/697.43 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 697.43 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 233,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,539.74/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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