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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 480.07 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 480.07 and 298.47 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 480.07 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/480.07 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 480.07 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 143,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,286.49/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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