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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.84, 477.72 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.84, 477.72 and 329.64 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.84 : 477.72 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.84/477.72 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.84x = 477.72 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.84x = 157,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,475.62/345.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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