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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 695.57 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 695.57 and 346.80 is: 478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 695.57 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/695.57 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 695.57 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 241,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,221.94/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.16

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