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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.86, 716.92 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.86, 716.92 and 348 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.86 : 716.92 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.86/716.92 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.86x = 716.92 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.86x = 249,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,488.16/477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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