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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 698.55 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 698.55 and 335.61 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 698.55 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/698.55 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 698.55 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 234,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,440.37/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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