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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 697.44 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 697.44 and 335.27 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 697.44 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/697.44 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 697.44 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 233,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,827.22/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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