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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 699.98 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 699.98 and 337.37 is: 506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 699.98 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/699.98 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 699.98 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 236,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,147.07/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.16

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