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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 700.35 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 700.35 and 346.06 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 700.35 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/700.35 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 700.35 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 242,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,363.12/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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