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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 587.28 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 587.28 and 346.72 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 587.28 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/587.28 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 587.28 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 203,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,621.72/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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