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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 710.43 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 710.43 and 343.62 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 710.43 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/710.43 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 710.43 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 244,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,117.96/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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