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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 713.60 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 713.60 and 348.16 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 713.60 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/713.60 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 713.60 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 248,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,446.98/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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