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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 642.63 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 642.63 and 349.66 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 642.63 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/642.63 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 642.63 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 224,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,702.01/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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