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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 642.95 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 642.95 and 348.41 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 642.95 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/642.95 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 642.95 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 224,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,012.69/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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