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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 717.27 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 717.27 and 348.66 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 717.27 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/717.27 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 717.27 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 250,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,083.36/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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