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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 704.36 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 704.36 and 346.95 is: 522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 704.36 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/704.36 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 704.36 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 244,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,378.57/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.38

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