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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 707.76 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 707.76 and 342.39 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 707.76 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/707.76 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 707.76 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 242,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,329.95/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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