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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 706.14 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 706.14 and 348.30 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 706.14 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/706.14 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 706.14 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 245,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,948.56/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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