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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.35, 694.62 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.35, 694.62 and 340.23 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.35 : 694.62 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.35/694.62 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.35x = 694.62 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.35x = 236,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,330.56/463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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