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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 641.79 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 641.79 and 347.58 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 641.79 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/641.79 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 641.79 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 223,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,073.37/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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