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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 631.96 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 631.96 and 348.28 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 631.96 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/631.96 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 631.96 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 220,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,099.03/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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