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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 714.06 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 714.06 and 345.14 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 714.06 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/714.06 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 714.06 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 246,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,450.67/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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