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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.90, 642.45 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.90, 642.45 and 348.26 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.90 : 642.45 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.90/642.45 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.90x = 642.45 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.90x = 223,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,739.64/464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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