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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.87, 706.63 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.87, 706.63 and 341.64 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.87 : 706.63 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.87/706.63 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.87x = 706.63 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.87x = 241,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,413.07/471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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