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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 699.08 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 699.08 and 337.31 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 699.08 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/699.08 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 699.08 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 235,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,809.94/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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