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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 716.73 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 716.73 and 347.48 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 716.73 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/716.73 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 716.73 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 249,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,049.34/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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