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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 702.18 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 702.18 and 347.16 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 702.18 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/702.18 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 702.18 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 243,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,768.81/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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