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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.19, 708.57 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.19, 708.57 and 343.19 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.19 : 708.57 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.19/708.57 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.19x = 708.57 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.19x = 243,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,170.60/473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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