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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 657.23 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 657.23 and 341.72 is: 471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 657.23 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/657.23 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 657.23 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 224,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,588.64/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.70

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