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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 642.42 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 642.42 and 349.48 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 642.42 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/642.42 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 642.42 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 224,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,512.94/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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