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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.75, 698.83 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.75, 698.83 and 343.85 is: 515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.75 : 698.83 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.75/698.83 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.75x = 698.83 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.75x = 240,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,288.34/465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.92

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