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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 707.63 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 707.63 and 342.59 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 707.63 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/707.63 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 707.63 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 242,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,426.96/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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