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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.83, 705.61 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.83, 705.61 and 341.26 is: 511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.83 : 705.61 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.83/705.61 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.83x = 705.61 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.83x = 240,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,796.47/470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.43

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