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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 698.93 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 698.93 and 342.93 is: 513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 698.93 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/698.93 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 698.93 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 239,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,686.26/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.73

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