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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.86, 700.75 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.86, 700.75 and 344.76 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.86 : 700.75 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.86/700.75 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.86x = 700.75 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.86x = 241,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,588.37/466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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