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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 707.63 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 707.63 and 348.48 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 707.63 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/707.63 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 707.63 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 246,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,593.16/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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