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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 700.44 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 700.44 and 345.13 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 700.44 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/700.44 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 700.44 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 241,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,742.86/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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