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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.89, 710.26 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.89, 710.26 and 344.34 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.89 : 710.26 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.89/710.26 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.89x = 710.26 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.89x = 244,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,569.21/473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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