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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 705.86 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 705.86 and 347.56 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 705.86 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/705.86 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 705.86 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 245,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,328.70/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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