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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 635.12 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 635.12 and 348.64 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 635.12 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/635.12 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 635.12 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 221,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,428.24/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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