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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 478.09 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 478.09 and 334.73 is: 461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 478.09 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/478.09 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 478.09 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 160,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,031.07/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.70

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