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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 704.34 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 704.34 and 348.60 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 704.34 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/704.34 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 704.34 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 245,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,531.18/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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