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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 701.21 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 701.21 and 346.50 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 701.21 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/701.21 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 701.21 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 242,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,970.15/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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