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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.59 and 344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.59 and 344.05 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.59 = 344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.59 = 344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.59 × 344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 245,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,852.47/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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