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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 566.55 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 566.55 and 345.18 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 566.55 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/566.55 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 566.55 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 195,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,561.73/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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