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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 703.68 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 703.68 and 348.16 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 703.68 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/703.68 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 703.68 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 244,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,993.23/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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