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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 633.76 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 633.76 and 347.69 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 633.76 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/633.76 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 633.76 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 220,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,352.73/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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