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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 702.71 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 702.71 and 347.50 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 702.71 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/702.71 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 702.71 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 244,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,191.73/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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