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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.24 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.24 and 333.30 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.24 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.24 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.24 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 235,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,056.49/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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