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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 643.74 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 643.74 and 348 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 643.74 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/643.74 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 643.74 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 224,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,021.52/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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