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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 658.35 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 658.35 and 346.47 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 658.35 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/658.35 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 658.35 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 228,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,098.52/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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