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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 634.62 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 634.62 and 348.52 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 634.62 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/634.62 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 634.62 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 221,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,177.76/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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