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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.38 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.38 and 343.28 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.38 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.38 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.38 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 239,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,396.61/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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