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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 707.92 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 707.92 and 334.71 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 707.92 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/707.92 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 707.92 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 236,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,947.07/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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