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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.13, 704.51 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.13, 704.51 and 345.75 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.13 : 704.51 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.13/704.51 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.13x = 704.51 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.13x = 243,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,584.33/470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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