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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 641.08 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 641.08 and 348.42 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 641.08 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/641.08 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 641.08 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 223,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,365.09/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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