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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.84, 651.76 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.84, 651.76 and 348.64 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.84 : 651.76 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.84/651.76 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.84x = 651.76 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.84x = 227,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,229.61/472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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