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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 569.74 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 569.74 and 348.16 is: 479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 569.74 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/569.74 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 569.74 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 198,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,360.68/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.36

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