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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 706.78 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 706.78 and 333.55 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 706.78 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/706.78 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 706.78 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 235,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,746.47/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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