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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.67, 695.73 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.67, 695.73 and 340.40 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.67 : 695.73 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.67/695.73 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.67x = 695.73 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.67x = 236,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,826.49/463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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