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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 700.96 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 700.96 and 339.16 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 700.96 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/700.96 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 700.96 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 237,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,737.59/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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