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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 701.52 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 701.52 and 346.20 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 701.52 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/701.52 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 701.52 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 242,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,866.22/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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