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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 635.14 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 635.14 and 348.69 is: 482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 635.14 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/635.14 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 635.14 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 221,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,466.97/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.09

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