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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 634.41 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 634.41 and 349.58 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 634.41 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/634.41 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 634.41 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 221,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,773.88/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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