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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 700.62 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 700.62 and 345.96 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 700.62 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/700.62 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 700.62 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 242,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,386.50/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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