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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 706.17 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 706.17 and 341.49 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 706.17 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/706.17 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 706.17 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 241,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,149.99/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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