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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 642.38 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 642.38 and 348.08 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 642.38 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/642.38 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 642.38 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 223,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,594.68/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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