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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 697.17 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 697.17 and 336.89 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 697.17 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/697.17 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 697.17 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 234,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,871.34/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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