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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 585.72 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 585.72 and 346.13 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 585.72 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/585.72 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 585.72 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 202,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,732.34/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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