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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 632.04 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 632.04 and 347.68 is: 479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 632.04 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/632.04 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 632.04 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 219,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,743.60/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.38

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