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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 705.02 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 705.02 and 333.81 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 705.02 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/705.02 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 705.02 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 235,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,342.73/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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