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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.46 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.46 and 342.28 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.46 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.46 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.46 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 241,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,122.57/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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