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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 694.22 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 694.22 and 342.53 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 694.22 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/694.22 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 694.22 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 237,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,790.52/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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