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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 706.81 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 706.81 and 335.54 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 706.81 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/706.81 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 706.81 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 237,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,163.03/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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