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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 579.62 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 579.62 and 346.82 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 579.62 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/579.62 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 579.62 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 201,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,021.78/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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