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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 706.86 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 706.86 and 349.65 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 706.86 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/706.86 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 706.86 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 247,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,153.60/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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