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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.02, 649.89 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.02, 649.89 and 346.77 is: 478.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.02 : 649.89 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.02/649.89 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.02x = 649.89 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.02x = 225,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,362.36/471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.46

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