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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.99, 707.29 and 347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.99, 707.29 and 347.62 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.99 : 707.29 = 347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.99/707.29 = 347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.99x = 707.29 × 347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.99x = 245,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,868.15/471.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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