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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.53, 706.81 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.53, 706.81 and 341.21 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.53 : 706.81 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.53/706.81 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.53x = 706.81 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.53x = 241,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,171.49/471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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