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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 561.94 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 561.94 and 348.64 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 561.94 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/561.94 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 561.94 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 195,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,914.76/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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