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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 712.08 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 712.08 and 346.08 is: 519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 712.08 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/712.08 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 712.08 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 246,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,436.65/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.12

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