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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 703.43 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 703.43 and 345.94 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 703.43 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/703.43 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 703.43 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 243,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,341.09/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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