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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.79, 717.17 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.79, 717.17 and 348.17 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.79 : 717.17 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.79/717.17 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.79x = 717.17 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.79x = 249,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,693.71/478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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