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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.67, 652.10 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.67, 652.10 and 348.63 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.67 : 652.10 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.67/652.10 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.67x = 652.10 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.67x = 227,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,338.36/472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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