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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.82 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.82 and 346.32 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.82 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.82 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.82 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 221,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,236.14/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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