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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 630.90 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 630.90 and 346.64 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 630.90 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/630.90 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 630.90 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 218,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,694.39/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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