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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 640.43 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 640.43 and 347.83 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 640.43 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/640.43 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 640.43 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 222,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,760.04/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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