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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 639.26 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 639.26 and 346.28 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 639.26 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/639.26 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 639.26 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 221,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,362.95/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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