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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.17, 652.79 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.17, 652.79 and 349.12 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.17 : 652.79 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.17/652.79 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.17x = 652.79 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.17x = 227,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,902.04/473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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