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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 713.16 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 713.16 and 345.48 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 713.16 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/713.16 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 713.16 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 246,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,382.52/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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