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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 703.35 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 703.35 and 348.06 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 703.35 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/703.35 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 703.35 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 244,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,808.00/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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