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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 634.05 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 634.05 and 346.17 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 634.05 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/634.05 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 634.05 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 219,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,489.09/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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