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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 709.26 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 709.26 and 342.64 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 709.26 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/709.26 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 709.26 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 243,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,020.85/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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