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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 696.30 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 696.30 and 343.36 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 696.30 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/696.30 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 696.30 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 239,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,081.57/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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