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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.05, 703.71 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.05, 703.71 and 348.86 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.05 : 703.71 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.05/703.71 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.05x = 703.71 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.05x = 245,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,495.05/470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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