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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 646.41 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 646.41 and 344.44 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 646.41 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/646.41 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 646.41 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 222,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,649.46/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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