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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 648.68 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 648.68 and 346.26 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 648.68 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/648.68 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 648.68 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 224,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,611.94/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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