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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.39, 706.59 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.39, 706.59 and 334.50 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.39 : 706.59 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.39/706.59 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.39x = 706.59 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.39x = 236,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,354.36/471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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