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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.90, 659.31 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.90, 659.31 and 346.62 is: 478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.90 : 659.31 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.90/659.31 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.90x = 659.31 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.90x = 228,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,530.03/477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.20

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