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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 701.64 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 701.64 and 346.17 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 701.64 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/701.64 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 701.64 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 242,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,886.72/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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