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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 612.88 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 612.88 and 346.46 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 612.88 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/612.88 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 612.88 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 212,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,334.47/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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