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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 650.88 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 650.88 and 341.31 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 650.88 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/650.88 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 650.88 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 222,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,151.85/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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