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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 715.83 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 715.83 and 340.14 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 715.83 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/715.83 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 715.83 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 243,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,482.42/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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