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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 658.50 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 658.50 and 346.54 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 658.50 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/658.50 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 658.50 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 228,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,196.59/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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