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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 645.12 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 645.12 and 349 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 645.12 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/645.12 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 645.12 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 225,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,146.88/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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