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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 630 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 630 and 346.32 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 630 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/630 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 630 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 218,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,181.60/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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