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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 704.64 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 704.64 and 348.17 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 704.64 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/704.64 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 704.64 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 245,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,334.51/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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