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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 630.30 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 630.30 and 346.84 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 630.30 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/630.30 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 630.30 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 218,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,613.25/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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