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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 696.63 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 696.63 and 347.18 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 696.63 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/696.63 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 696.63 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 241,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,856.00/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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