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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 614.34 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 614.34 and 347.88 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 614.34 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/614.34 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 614.34 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 213,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,716.60/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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