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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 651.93 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 651.93 and 348.50 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 651.93 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/651.93 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 651.93 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 227,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,196.79/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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