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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.79, 694.23 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.79, 694.23 and 348.76 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.79 : 694.23 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.79/694.23 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.79x = 694.23 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.79x = 242,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,119.65/462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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