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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.94, 659.35 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.94, 659.35 and 346.72 is: 478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.94 : 659.35 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.94/659.35 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.94x = 659.35 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.94x = 228,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,609.83/477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.32

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