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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.80, 705.72 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.80, 705.72 and 333.52 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.80 : 705.72 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.80/705.72 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.80x = 705.72 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.80x = 235,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,371.73/470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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