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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 617.45 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 617.45 and 346.83 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 617.45 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/617.45 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 617.45 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 214,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,148.45/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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