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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 651.24 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 651.24 and 347.55 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 651.24 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/651.24 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 651.24 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 226,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,338.46/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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