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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 707.40 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 707.40 and 342.60 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 707.40 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/707.40 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 707.40 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 242,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,355.24/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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