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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 652.07 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 652.07 and 341.37 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 652.07 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/652.07 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 652.07 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 222,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,595.43/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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