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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.53, 698.45 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.53, 698.45 and 344.03 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.53 : 698.45 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.53/698.45 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.53x = 698.45 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.53x = 240,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,282.54/465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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