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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 576.78 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 576.78 and 348.40 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 576.78 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/576.78 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 576.78 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 200,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,950.15/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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