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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 697.71 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 697.71 and 333.67 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 697.71 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/697.71 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 697.71 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 232,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,804.90/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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