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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.35, 695.70 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.35, 695.70 and 346.71 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.35 : 695.70 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.35/695.70 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.35x = 695.70 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.35x = 241,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,206.15/504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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