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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.46 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.46 and 343.31 is: 473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.46 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.46 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.46 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 168,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,036.51/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.81

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