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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.84, 708.04 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.84, 708.04 and 342.44 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.84 : 708.04 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.84/708.04 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.84x = 708.04 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.84x = 242,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,461.22/472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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