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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 644.87 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 644.87 and 349.06 is: 481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 644.87 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/644.87 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 644.87 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 225,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,095.10/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.68

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