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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 705.11 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 705.11 and 340.11 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 705.11 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/705.11 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 705.11 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 239,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,813.26/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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