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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 648.67 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 648.67 and 346.38 is: 477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 648.67 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/648.67 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 648.67 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 224,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,686.31/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.47

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