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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 631.69 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 631.69 and 346.39 is: 478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 631.69 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/631.69 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 631.69 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 218,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,808.65/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.68

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