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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 705.42 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 705.42 and 340.54 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 705.42 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/705.42 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 705.42 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 240,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,223.73/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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