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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.82, 629.73 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.82, 629.73 and 346.10 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.82 : 629.73 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.82/629.73 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.82x = 629.73 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.82x = 217,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,946.40/456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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