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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 703.85 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 703.85 and 346.80 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 703.85 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/703.85 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 703.85 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 244,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,095.18/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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