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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.01, 715.12 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.01, 715.12 and 341.39 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.01 : 715.12 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.01/715.12 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.01x = 715.12 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.01x = 244,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,130.39/478.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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