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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 652.41 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 652.41 and 340.94 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 652.41 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/652.41 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 652.41 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 222,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,429.40/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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