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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 695.97 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 695.97 and 341.16 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 695.97 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/695.97 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 695.97 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 237,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,437.13/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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