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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 698.76 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 698.76 and 344.52 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 698.76 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/698.76 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 698.76 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 240,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,736.80/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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