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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 706.92 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 706.92 and 341.54 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 706.92 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/706.92 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 706.92 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 241,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,441.46/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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