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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.63, 698.04 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.63, 698.04 and 335.31 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.63 : 698.04 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.63/698.04 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.63x = 698.04 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.63x = 234,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,059.79/465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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