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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 648.96 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 648.96 and 346.32 is: 477.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 648.96 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/648.96 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 648.96 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 224,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,747.83/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.66

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