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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 695.89 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 695.89 and 348.71 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 695.89 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/695.89 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 695.89 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 242,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,660.76/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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