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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.17, 472.79 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.17, 472.79 and 326.62 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.17 : 472.79 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.17/472.79 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.17x = 472.79 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.17x = 154,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,422.67/344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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