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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 650.52 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 650.52 and 340.56 is: 470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 650.52 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/650.52 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 650.52 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 221,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,541.09/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.24

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