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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 705.16 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 705.16 and 334.64 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 705.16 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/705.16 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 705.16 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 235,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,974.74/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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