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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.31, 705.72 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.31, 705.72 and 349.13 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.31 : 705.72 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.31/705.72 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.31x = 705.72 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.31x = 246,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,384.50/470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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