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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.62 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.62 and 348.06 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.62 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.62 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.62 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 222,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,974.20/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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