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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 479.19 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 479.19 and 329.91 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 479.19 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/479.19 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 479.19 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 158,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,089.57/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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