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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 632.03 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 632.03 and 346.65 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 632.03 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/632.03 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 632.03 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 219,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,093.20/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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