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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 705.71 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 705.71 and 333.11 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 705.71 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/705.71 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 705.71 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 235,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,081.66/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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