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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 705.93 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 705.93 and 334.99 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 705.93 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/705.93 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 705.93 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 236,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,479.49/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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