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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 695.55 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 695.55 and 348.78 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 695.55 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/695.55 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 695.55 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 242,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,593.93/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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