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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 706.50 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 706.50 and 333.88 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 706.50 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/706.50 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 706.50 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 235,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,886.22/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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