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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 699.90 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 699.90 and 344.72 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 699.90 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/699.90 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 699.90 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 241,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,269.53/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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