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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 710.16 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 710.16 and 345.04 is: 518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 710.16 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/710.16 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 710.16 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 245,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,033.61/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.61

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