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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 698.10 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 698.10 and 344.56 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 698.10 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/698.10 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 698.10 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 240,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,537.34/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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