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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.93, 632.15 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.93, 632.15 and 347.91 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.93 : 632.15 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.93/632.15 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.93x = 632.15 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.93x = 219,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,931.31/457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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