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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.45, 707.22 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.45, 707.22 and 334.56 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.45 : 707.22 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.45/707.22 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.45x = 707.22 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.45x = 236,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,607.52/471.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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