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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.89, 705.31 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.89, 705.31 and 334.54 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.89 : 705.31 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.89/705.31 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.89x = 705.31 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.89x = 235,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,955.44/470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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