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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 694.80 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 694.80 and 348.28 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 694.80 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/694.80 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 694.80 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 241,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,984.94/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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