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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.56, 634.22 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.56, 634.22 and 348.86 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.56 : 634.22 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.56/634.22 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.56x = 634.22 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.56x = 221,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,253.99/459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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