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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.42 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.42 and 348.57 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.42 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.42 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.42 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 220,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,791.21/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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