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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 638.88 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 638.88 and 346.70 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 638.88 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/638.88 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 638.88 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 221,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,499.55/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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