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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 696.47 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 696.47 and 335.48 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 696.47 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/696.47 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 696.47 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 233,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,646.60/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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