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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 658.08 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 658.08 and 346.20 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 658.08 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/658.08 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 658.08 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 227,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,827.30/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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