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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.24, 659.28 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.24, 659.28 and 340 is: 468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.24 : 659.28 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.24/659.28 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.24x = 659.28 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.24x = 224,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,155.20/478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.71

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