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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.60, 651.60 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.60, 651.60 and 348.22 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.60 : 651.60 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.60/651.60 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.60x = 651.60 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.60x = 226,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,900.15/472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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