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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 651.80 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 651.80 and 341.36 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 651.80 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/651.80 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 651.80 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 222,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,498.45/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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