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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 630.36 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 630.36 and 347.16 is: 478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 630.36 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/630.36 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 630.36 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 218,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,835.78/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.52

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