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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 562.66 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 562.66 and 345.94 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 562.66 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/562.66 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 562.66 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 194,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,644.33/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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