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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 577.40 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 577.40 and 346.92 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 577.40 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/577.40 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 577.40 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 200,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,307.71/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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