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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.83, 658.35 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.83, 658.35 and 346.22 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.83 : 658.35 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.83/658.35 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.83x = 658.35 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.83x = 227,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,930.65/476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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