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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 635.04 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 635.04 and 346.47 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 635.04 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/635.04 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 635.04 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 220,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,022.31/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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