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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.71, 702.39 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.71, 702.39 and 346.67 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.71 : 702.39 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.71/702.39 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.71x = 702.39 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.71x = 243,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,497.54/468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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