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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 712.73 and 345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 712.73 and 345.31 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 712.73 = 345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/712.73 = 345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 712.73 × 345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 246,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,111.88/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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