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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 658.56 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 658.56 and 346.16 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 658.56 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/658.56 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 658.56 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 227,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,967.13/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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