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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 697.14 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 697.14 and 342.30 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 697.14 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/697.14 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 697.14 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 238,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,631.02/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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