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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.22, 634.26 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.22, 634.26 and 348.50 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.22 : 634.26 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.22/634.26 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.22x = 634.26 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.22x = 221,039.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,039.61/459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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