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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 699.12 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 699.12 and 344.96 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 699.12 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/699.12 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 699.12 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 241,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,168.44/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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