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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 649.95 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 649.95 and 346.46 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 649.95 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/649.95 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 649.95 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 225,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,181.68/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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