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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 641.04 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 641.04 and 348.48 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 641.04 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/641.04 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 641.04 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 223,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,389.62/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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