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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.31, 633.90 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.31, 633.90 and 348.59 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.31 : 633.90 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.31/633.90 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.31x = 633.90 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.31x = 220,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,971.20/459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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