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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.05, 695.48 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.05, 695.48 and 344.59 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.05 : 695.48 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.05/695.48 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.05x = 695.48 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.05x = 239,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,651.99/504.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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