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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 642.02 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 642.02 and 348.88 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 642.02 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/642.02 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 642.02 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 223,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,987.94/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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