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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 700.02 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 700.02 and 346.41 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 700.02 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/700.02 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 700.02 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 242,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,488.70/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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