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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.06, 642.27 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.06, 642.27 and 349.42 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.06 : 642.27 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.06/642.27 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.06x = 642.27 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.06x = 224,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,421.98/466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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