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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.63 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.63 and 346.20 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.63 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.63 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.63 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 228,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,710.11/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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