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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 651.41 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 651.41 and 348.12 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 651.41 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/651.41 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 651.41 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 226,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,772.16/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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