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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 630.78 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 630.78 and 346.36 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 630.78 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/630.78 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 630.78 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 218,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,476.96/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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