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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 693.66 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 693.66 and 347.20 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 693.66 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/693.66 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 693.66 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 240,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,838.75/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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