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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 657.83 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 657.83 and 346.10 is: 476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 657.83 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/657.83 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 657.83 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 227,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,672.54/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.99

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