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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.99, 651.66 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.99, 651.66 and 347.79 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.99 : 651.66 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.99/651.66 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.99x = 651.66 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.99x = 226,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,640.83/471.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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