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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 565.48 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 565.48 and 346.34 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 565.48 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/565.48 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 565.48 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 195,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,850.19/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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