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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 657.93 and 345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 657.93 and 345.46 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 657.93 = 345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/657.93 = 345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 657.93 × 345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 227,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,288.50/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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