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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 618.04 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 618.04 and 346.26 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 618.04 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/618.04 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 618.04 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 214,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,002.53/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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