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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 646.25 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 646.25 and 348.80 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 646.25 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/646.25 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 646.25 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 225,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,407.02/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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