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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 701.70 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 701.70 and 345.08 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 701.70 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/701.70 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 701.70 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 242,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,143.10/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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