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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 700.19 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 700.19 and 337.98 is: 505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 700.19 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/700.19 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 700.19 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 236,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,650.22/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.02

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