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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 649.22 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 649.22 and 346.07 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 649.22 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/649.22 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 649.22 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 224,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,675.46/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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