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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.80, 707.22 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.80, 707.22 and 334.52 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.80 : 707.22 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.80/707.22 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.80x = 707.22 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.80x = 236,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,579.23/471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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