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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.73, 706.10 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.73, 706.10 and 343.29 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.73 : 706.10 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.73/706.10 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.73x = 706.10 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.73x = 242,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,395.35/470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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