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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 695.97 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 695.97 and 341.87 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 695.97 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/695.97 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 695.97 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 237,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,927.78/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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