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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 651.47 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 651.47 and 341.53 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 651.47 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/651.47 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 651.47 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 222,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,494.84/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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