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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 657.78 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 657.78 and 346.32 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 657.78 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/657.78 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 657.78 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 227,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,802.37/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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