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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 707.04 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 707.04 and 342 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 707.04 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/707.04 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 707.04 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 241,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,807.68/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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