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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 614.43 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 614.43 and 346.70 is: 478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 614.43 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/614.43 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 614.43 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 213,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,022.88/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.60

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