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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.79, 556.67 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.79, 556.67 and 341.48 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.79 : 556.67 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.79/556.67 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.79x = 556.67 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.79x = 190,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,093.92/403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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