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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 565.87 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 565.87 and 348.06 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 565.87 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/565.87 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 565.87 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 196,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,956.71/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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