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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 637.12 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 637.12 and 344.80 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 637.12 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/637.12 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 637.12 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 219,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,678.98/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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