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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 698.73 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 698.73 and 335.54 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 698.73 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/698.73 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 698.73 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 234,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,451.86/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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