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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 699.96 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 699.96 and 344.88 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 699.96 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/699.96 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 699.96 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 241,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,402.20/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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