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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 706.64 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 706.64 and 346.37 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 706.64 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/706.64 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 706.64 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 244,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,753.63/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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