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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 704.36 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 704.36 and 346.56 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 704.36 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/704.36 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 704.36 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 244,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,103.00/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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