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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.83, 696.27 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.83, 696.27 and 336.78 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.83 : 696.27 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.83/696.27 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.83x = 696.27 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.83x = 234,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,491.07/504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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