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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.60, 718.17 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.60, 718.17 and 346.84 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.60 : 718.17 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.60/718.17 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.60x = 718.17 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.60x = 249,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,090.08/478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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