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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.82, 651.68 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.82, 651.68 and 347.30 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.82 : 651.68 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.82/651.68 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.82x = 651.68 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.82x = 226,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,328.46/471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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