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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 704.13 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 704.13 and 348.10 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 704.13 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/704.13 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 704.13 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 245,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,107.65/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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