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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 476.46 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 476.46 and 339 is: 468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 476.46 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/476.46 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 476.46 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 161,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,519.94/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.50

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