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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 580.80 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 580.80 and 346.39 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 580.80 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/580.80 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 580.80 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 201,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,183.31/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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