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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 712.02 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 712.02 and 345.16 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 712.02 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/712.02 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 712.02 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 245,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,760.82/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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