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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.35, 696.12 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.35, 696.12 and 341.23 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.35 : 696.12 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.35/696.12 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.35x = 696.12 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.35x = 237,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,537.03/464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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