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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 578.59 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 578.59 and 340.84 is: 470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 578.59 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/578.59 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 578.59 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 197,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,206.62/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.18

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