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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.85, 704.32 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.85, 704.32 and 348.35 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.85 : 704.32 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.85/704.32 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.85x = 704.32 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.85x = 245,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,345.48/469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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