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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 697.17 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 697.17 and 349.16 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 697.17 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/697.17 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 697.17 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 243,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,425.62/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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