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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 703 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 703 and 348.40 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 703 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/703 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 703 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 244,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,925.20/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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