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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.27, 706.31 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.27, 706.31 and 334.35 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.27 : 706.31 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.27/706.31 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.27x = 706.31 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.27x = 236,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,155.58/471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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