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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 698.73 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 698.73 and 342.40 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 698.73 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/698.73 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 698.73 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 239,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,245.15/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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