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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 695.28 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 695.28 and 340.20 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 695.28 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/695.28 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 695.28 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 236,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,535.53/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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