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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.65, 707.81 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.65, 707.81 and 349.54 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.65 : 707.81 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.65/707.81 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.65x = 707.81 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.65x = 247,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,406.16/471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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