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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 612.36 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 612.36 and 346.28 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 612.36 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/612.36 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 612.36 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 212,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,044.96/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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