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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 702.06 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 702.06 and 346.50 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 702.06 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/702.06 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 702.06 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 243,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,263.79/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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