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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.60 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.60 and 343.56 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.60 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.60 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.60 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 239,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,323.90/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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