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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 651.44 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 651.44 and 348.26 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 651.44 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/651.44 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 651.44 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 226,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,870.49/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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