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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 631.83 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 631.83 and 347.09 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 631.83 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/631.83 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 631.83 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 219,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,301.87/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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