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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 706.33 and 341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 706.33 and 341.17 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 706.33 = 341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/706.33 = 341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 706.33 × 341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 240,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,978.61/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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