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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 701.46 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 701.46 and 340.28 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 701.46 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/701.46 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 701.46 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 238,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,692.81/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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