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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.74, 476.82 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.74, 476.82 and 310.74 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.74 : 476.82 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.74/476.82 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.74x = 476.82 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.74x = 148,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,167.05/345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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