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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.90, 652.41 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.90, 652.41 and 341.62 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.90 : 652.41 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.90/652.41 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.90x = 652.41 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.90x = 222,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,876.30/472.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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