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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 715.64 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 715.64 and 347.49 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 715.64 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/715.64 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 715.64 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 248,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,676.01/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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