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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 696.20 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 696.20 and 348.81 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 696.20 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/696.20 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 696.20 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 242,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,837.17/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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