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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 705.99 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 705.99 and 335.19 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 705.99 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/705.99 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 705.99 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 236,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,640.79/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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