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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 486.94 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 486.94 and 339.44 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 486.94 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/486.94 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 486.94 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 165,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,286.91/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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