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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 708.47 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 708.47 and 348.91 is: 523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 708.47 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/708.47 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 708.47 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 247,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,191.04/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.03

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