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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 694.64 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 694.64 and 342.16 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 694.64 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/694.64 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 694.64 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 237,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,678.02/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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