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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 695.19 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 695.19 and 342.69 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 695.19 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/695.19 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 695.19 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 238,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,234.66/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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