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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 715.14 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 715.14 and 346.88 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 715.14 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/715.14 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 715.14 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 248,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,067.76/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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