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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 647.99 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 647.99 and 345.88 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 647.99 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/647.99 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 647.99 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 224,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,125.05/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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