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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 559.80 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 559.80 and 347.13 is: 478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 559.80 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/559.80 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 559.80 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 194,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,323.37/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.72

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