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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 697.85 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 697.85 and 343.60 is: 515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 697.85 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/697.85 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 697.85 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 239,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,781.26/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.64

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