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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 630 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 630 and 346.12 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 630 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/630 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 630 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 218,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,055.60/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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