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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.80, 712.23 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.80, 712.23 and 346.28 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.80 : 712.23 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.80/712.23 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.80x = 712.23 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.80x = 246,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,631.00/474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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