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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 612.88 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 612.88 and 346.12 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 612.88 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/612.88 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 612.88 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 212,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,130.03/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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