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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 642.02 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 642.02 and 348.28 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 642.02 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/642.02 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 642.02 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 223,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,602.73/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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