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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 652.91 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 652.91 and 348.81 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 652.91 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/652.91 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 652.91 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 227,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,739.79/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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