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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 629.19 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 629.19 and 346.50 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 629.19 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/629.19 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 629.19 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 218,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,014.34/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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