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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 696.69 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 696.69 and 342.63 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 696.69 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/696.69 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 696.69 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 238,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,706.89/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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