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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.14, 700.31 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.14, 700.31 and 336.82 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.14 : 700.31 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.14/700.31 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.14x = 700.31 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.14x = 235,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,878.41/467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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