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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 631.08 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 631.08 and 346.16 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 631.08 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/631.08 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 631.08 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 218,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,454.65/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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