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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 576.36 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 576.36 and 340.80 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 576.36 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/576.36 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 576.36 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 196,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,423.49/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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