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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 705.60 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 705.60 and 334.17 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 705.60 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/705.60 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 705.60 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 235,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,785.15/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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