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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 705.31 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 705.31 and 348.62 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 705.31 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/705.31 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 705.31 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 245,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,880.77/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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