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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 700.37 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 700.37 and 345.28 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 700.37 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/700.37 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 700.37 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 241,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,823.75/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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