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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.16, 653.79 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.16, 653.79 and 341.94 is: 472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.16 : 653.79 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.16/653.79 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.16x = 653.79 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.16x = 223,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,556.95/473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.48

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