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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 699.02 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 699.02 and 344.60 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 699.02 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/699.02 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 699.02 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 240,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,882.29/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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