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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.69, 705.36 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.69, 705.36 and 346.31 is: 518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.69 : 705.36 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.69/705.36 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.69x = 705.36 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.69x = 244,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,274.67/470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.98

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