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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 701.84 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 701.84 and 336.88 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 701.84 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/701.84 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 701.84 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 236,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,435.86/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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