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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 658.84 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 658.84 and 346.38 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 658.84 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/658.84 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 658.84 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 228,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,209.00/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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