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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 576.48 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 576.48 and 339.12 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 576.48 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/576.48 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 576.48 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 195,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,495.90/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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