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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 642.87 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 642.87 and 348.48 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 642.87 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/642.87 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 642.87 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 224,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,027.34/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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