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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 706.65 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 706.65 and 349.61 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 706.65 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/706.65 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 706.65 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 247,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,048.37/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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