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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.60, 651.94 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.60, 651.94 and 341.38 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.60 : 651.94 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.60/651.94 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.60x = 651.94 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.60x = 222,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,559.28/472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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