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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 706.08 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 706.08 and 342.08 is: 513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 706.08 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/706.08 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 706.08 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 241,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,535.85/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.12

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