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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.80, 604.78 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.80, 604.78 and 346.84 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.80 : 604.78 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.80/604.78 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.80x = 604.78 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.80x = 209,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,761.90/403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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