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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.97, 715.64 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.97, 715.64 and 348.23 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.97 : 715.64 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.97/715.64 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.97x = 715.64 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.97x = 249,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,207.37/477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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