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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 701.81 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 701.81 and 347.59 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 701.81 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/701.81 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 701.81 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 243,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,944.54/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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