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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 641.28 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 641.28 and 348.47 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 641.28 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/641.28 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 641.28 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 223,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,463.64/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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