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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.42, 696.63 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.42, 696.63 and 347.46 is: 479.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.42 : 696.63 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.42/696.63 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.42x = 696.63 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.42x = 242,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,051.06/504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.86

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