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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.66 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.66 and 350.92 is: 526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.66 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.66 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.66 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 248,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,682.97/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.34

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