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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 652.14 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 652.14 and 348.39 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 652.14 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/652.14 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 652.14 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 227,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,199.05/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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