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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.74, 616.72 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.74, 616.72 and 346.92 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.74 : 616.72 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.74/616.72 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.74x = 616.72 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.74x = 213,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,952.50/446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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