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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 641.64 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 641.64 and 348.70 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 641.64 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/641.64 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 641.64 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 223,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,739.87/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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