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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.82, 652.46 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.82, 652.46 and 348.55 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.82 : 652.46 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.82/652.46 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.82x = 652.46 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.82x = 227,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,415.23/472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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