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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 699.54 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 699.54 and 336.31 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 699.54 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/699.54 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 699.54 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 235,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,262.30/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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