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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 614.99 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 614.99 and 347.85 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 614.99 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/614.99 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 614.99 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 213,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,922.53/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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