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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 640.64 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 640.64 and 347.28 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 640.64 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/640.64 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 640.64 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 222,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,481.46/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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