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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 696.81 and 342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 696.81 and 342.89 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 696.81 = 342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/696.81 = 342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 696.81 × 342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 238,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,929.18/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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