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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 716.67 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 716.67 and 345.84 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 716.67 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/716.67 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 716.67 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 247,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,853.15/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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