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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.68, 709.61 and 343.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.68, 709.61 and 343.51 is: 515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.68 : 709.61 = 343.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.68/709.61 = 343.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.68x = 709.61 × 343.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.68x = 243,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,754.64/472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.69

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