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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 651.07 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 651.07 and 347.88 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 651.07 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/651.07 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 651.07 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 226,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,490.98/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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