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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 641.64 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 641.64 and 349.60 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 641.64 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/641.64 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 641.64 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 224,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,317.34/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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