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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 705.90 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 705.90 and 341.60 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 705.90 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/705.90 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 705.90 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 241,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,135.44/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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