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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 571.48 and 348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 571.48 and 348.07 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 571.48 = 348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/571.48 = 348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 571.48 × 348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 198,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,916.40/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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