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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 697.68 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 697.68 and 344.79 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 697.68 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/697.68 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 697.68 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 240,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,553.09/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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