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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 703.49 and 345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 703.49 and 345.67 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 703.49 = 345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/703.49 = 345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 703.49 × 345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 243,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,171.90/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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