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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 696.30 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 696.30 and 341.94 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 696.30 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/696.30 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 696.30 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 238,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,092.82/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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