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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 612.96 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 612.96 and 346.88 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 612.96 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/612.96 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 612.96 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 212,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,623.56/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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