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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.56, 634.25 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.56, 634.25 and 348.84 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.56 : 634.25 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.56/634.25 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.56x = 634.25 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.56x = 221,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,250.03/459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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