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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 656.65 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 656.65 and 346.87 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 656.65 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/656.65 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 656.65 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 227,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,772.19/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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