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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 704.92 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 704.92 and 348.12 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 704.92 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/704.92 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 704.92 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 245,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,396.75/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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