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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 644.64 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 644.64 and 348.99 is: 482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 644.64 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/644.64 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 644.64 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 224,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,971.15/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.21

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