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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.25, 702.35 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.25, 702.35 and 345.80 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.25 : 702.35 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.25/702.35 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.25x = 702.35 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.25x = 242,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,873.95/469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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