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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.51, 700.86 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.51, 700.86 and 345.60 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.51 : 700.86 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.51/700.86 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.51x = 700.86 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.51x = 242,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,218.55/467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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