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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 701.94 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 701.94 and 346.14 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 701.94 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/701.94 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 701.94 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 242,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,969.51/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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