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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 568.44 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 568.44 and 346.80 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 568.44 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/568.44 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 568.44 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 197,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,134.99/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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