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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 702.31 and 345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 702.31 and 345.51 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 702.31 = 345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/702.31 = 345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 702.31 × 345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 242,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,655.13/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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