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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.30, 630.03 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.30, 630.03 and 346.60 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.30 : 630.03 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.30/630.03 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.30x = 630.03 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.30x = 218,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,368.40/457.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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