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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.42, 706.08 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.42, 706.08 and 341.04 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.42 : 706.08 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.42/706.08 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.42x = 706.08 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.42x = 240,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,801.52/471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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