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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 650.43 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 650.43 and 341.10 is: 469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 650.43 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/650.43 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 650.43 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 221,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,861.67/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.75

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