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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 705.24 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 705.24 and 348.57 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 705.24 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/705.24 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 705.24 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 245,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,825.51/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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