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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 642.78 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 642.78 and 348.42 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 642.78 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/642.78 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 642.78 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 223,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,957.41/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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