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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 629.60 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 629.60 and 346.34 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 629.60 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/629.60 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 629.60 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 218,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,055.66/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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