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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 470.52 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 470.52 and 304.56 is: 419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 470.52 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/470.52 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 470.52 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 143,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,301.57/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.67

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