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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 631.49 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 631.49 and 346.84 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 631.49 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/631.49 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 631.49 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 219,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,024.26/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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