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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 700.23 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 700.23 and 344.13 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 700.23 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/700.23 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 700.23 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 240,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,970.15/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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