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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 651.44 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 651.44 and 347.64 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 651.44 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/651.44 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 651.44 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 226,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,466.60/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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