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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 645.05 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 645.05 and 349.34 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 645.05 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/645.05 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 645.05 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 225,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,336.80/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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