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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 706.61 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 706.61 and 341.11 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 706.61 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/706.61 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 706.61 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 241,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,031.74/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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