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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 706.04 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 706.04 and 334.01 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 706.04 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/706.04 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 706.04 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 235,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,819.22/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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