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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.39, 716.65 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.39, 716.65 and 348.15 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.39 : 716.65 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.39/716.65 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.39x = 716.65 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.39x = 249,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,499.48/477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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