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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 697.14 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 697.14 and 343.89 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 697.14 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/697.14 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 697.14 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 239,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,739.47/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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