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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 716.67 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 716.67 and 340.89 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 716.67 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/716.67 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 716.67 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 244,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,305.64/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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