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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 630.36 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 630.36 and 346.68 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 630.36 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/630.36 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 630.36 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 218,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,533.20/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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