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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 699.64 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 699.64 and 344.20 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 699.64 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/699.64 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 699.64 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 240,816.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,816.09/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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