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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 641.28 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 641.28 and 348.64 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 641.28 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/641.28 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 641.28 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 223,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,575.86/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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