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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.64, 707.57 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.64, 707.57 and 334.27 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.64 : 707.57 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.64/707.57 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.64x = 707.57 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.64x = 236,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,518.49/471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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