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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 695.97 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 695.97 and 336.63 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 695.97 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/695.97 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 695.97 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 234,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,284.38/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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