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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 697.90 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 697.90 and 336.63 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 697.90 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/697.90 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 697.90 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 234,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,935.94/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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