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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 649.26 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 649.26 and 345.96 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 649.26 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/649.26 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 649.26 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 224,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,617.99/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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