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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.86, 652.44 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.86, 652.44 and 341.64 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.86 : 652.44 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.86/652.44 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.86x = 652.44 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.86x = 222,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,899.60/472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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