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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 698.73 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 698.73 and 337.66 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 698.73 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/698.73 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 698.73 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 235,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,933.17/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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