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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 707.02 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 707.02 and 342.18 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 707.02 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/707.02 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 707.02 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 241,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,928.10/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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