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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.73, 705.41 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.73, 705.41 and 334.04 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.73 : 705.41 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.73/705.41 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.73x = 705.41 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.73x = 235,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,634.74/470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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