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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.78 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.78 and 341.84 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.78 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.78 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.78 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 200,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,243.04/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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