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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 631.54 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 631.54 and 347.28 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 631.54 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/631.54 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 631.54 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 219,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,321.21/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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