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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 514.59 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 514.59 and 313.86 is: 468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 514.59 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/514.59 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 514.59 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 161,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,509.22/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.63

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