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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 706.83 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 706.83 and 341.35 is: 512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 706.83 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/706.83 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 706.83 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 241,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,276.42/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.32

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