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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 477.66 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 477.66 and 304.42 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 477.66 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/477.66 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 477.66 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 145,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,406.87/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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