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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 701.37 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 701.37 and 345.81 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 701.37 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/701.37 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 701.37 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 242,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,540.76/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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