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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 712.83 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 712.83 and 343.29 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 712.83 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/712.83 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 712.83 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 244,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,703.85/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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