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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.19, 694.79 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.19, 694.79 and 342.59 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.19 : 694.79 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.19/694.79 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.19x = 694.79 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.19x = 238,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,026.39/463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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