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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.40, 650.74 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.40, 650.74 and 347.08 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.40 : 650.74 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.40/650.74 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.40x = 650.74 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.40x = 225,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,858.84/471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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