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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 630.72 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 630.72 and 346.32 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 630.72 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/630.72 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 630.72 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 218,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,430.95/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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