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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.20, 706.44 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.20, 706.44 and 334.16 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.20 : 706.44 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.20/706.44 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.20x = 706.44 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.20x = 236,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,063.99/471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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