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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 695.79 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 695.79 and 338.46 is: 466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 695.79 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/695.79 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 695.79 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 235,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,497.08/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.98

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