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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 598.40 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 598.40 and 346.56 is: 478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 598.40 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/598.40 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 598.40 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 207,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,381.50/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.10

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